Global Finance Teams
About The Role The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing and processing payroll operations for U.S.-based employees, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting payroll-related systems. Responsibilities Process end-to-end payroll for U.S.-based employees on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly basis. Ensure accurate calculation and processing of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and garnishments. Review and validate payroll data for completeness and accuracy prior to payroll submission. Manage payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, retroactive pay, and final pay calculations. Coordinate with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure employee records are maintained accurately. Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies. Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and tax reporting. Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues in a timely manner. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field. 5\+ years of experience processing U.S. payroll. Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, taxation, and wage/hour compliance. Must have experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Rippling, Deel, etc. Hands-on experience with Active Directory user administration. Experience managing system access, permissions, and user lifecycle activities. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Willing to work US Hours. Willing to work fully remote. Preferred Skills Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification. Experience supporting payroll system implementations or upgrades. Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) processes. Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, Rippling, Deel, etc. Knowledge of SOX controls and audit compliance. Basic PowerShell scripting experience for user administration tasks.
Global Finance Teams
